Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
By Delmondo Sorell
Thanksgiving dinner brings up memories and images of a beautiful table surrounded by a large and loving family. The are like heirlooms; passed down from generation to generation, they are reminders of who we are and where we came from. The dinner doesn’t have to be hard on you and your family. What better way to celebrate the blessings of life than to celebrate it in your home. Hosting Thanksgiving dinner, even for small groups, can seem overwhelming. The most important thing to remember at it is love and gratitude. Thanksgiving meal preparation has become easier with precooked turkeys, frozen bread rolls, take and bake pies, and warm and serve side dishes. The generally include such delicacies as turkey, dressing, cranberry dishes, apple pie and green bean casserole. From turkey to desserts, these are the you'll want to serve every year. This is one of the best holidays to try new or make traditional favourites that have pleased generations of families. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and enjoy every moment with family and friends.

Thanksgiving dinner recipes: Roast Turkey with Herbal Rub Ingredients: 1 13-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or thawed 1 Medium onion quartered 1 lemon quartered 1/4 Cup vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon dried thyme 1 Teaspoon dried tarragon 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary 1 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 325. Remove giblets and neck from turkey and reserve for broth. Rinse turkey with cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place onion and lemon quarters in neck and body cavities. In a small bowl, mix oil with herbs, salt and pepper. With your finger tips, gently loosen skin from the breast without pulling off the skin. Place 1 tablespoon of herb mixture under skin; replace skin. Rub cavities and outside of turkey with remaining herb mixture. Secure the neck skin to the back with skewers. Fold wings under back of turkey. Place legs in tucked position. May be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for several hours. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow (no more than 2-1/2 inches) deep roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, being careful it does not touch the bone. Cover bird with a loose tent of foil. Roast turkey in a preheated 325 degree F. oven for about 2-1/2 hours. Remove foil and baste bird with pan juices. Continue to roast for about another hour until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees F. in the thigh. Remove turkey from oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Transfer to a large platter and serve with gravy.
We hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving dinner recipes in our collection. Above all, have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy every moment with family and friends!